What is the water quality grade for Ellis City Lake?

Ellis City Lake in Ellis County, Kansas received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Water clarity: 0.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 800 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 250 µg/L.

Is Ellis City Lake safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Ellis City Lake has an overall water quality grade of F. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 250 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Ellis County, Kansas

Ellis City Lake

Grade FVery Poor · 0.7 ft clarity

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Hypereutrophic

Ellis City Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Ellis County, Kansas. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2018.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2018-08-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

Very murky, less than 0.7 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 800 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 250 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 89.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	0.7 ft	F
Phosphorus	800 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	250 µg/L	F
Trophic State Index (TSI)	89	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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